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Children’s Commissioner visits the site of the upcoming Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus last Friday to meet the clinicians and young people behind the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England.
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Teenager who defied odds of survival features on Cambridge Children’s Hospital hoardings
The family of a teenage girl who was so poorly she wasn't expected to pull through are visiting the Cambridge Children's Hospital hoardings this week to celebrate her photo being part of this project milestone.
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New innovation hub will accelerate research in Cambridge Children’s Hospital, leading to earlier diagnosis for patients
A new research ‘Innovation Hub’ has been launched at Cambridge University Hospitals to help researchers treating common and rare diseases in children.
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Genetic screening for newborns begins in Cambridge
Dozens of newborn babies at the Rosie Hospital have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study.
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Cambridgeshire boy takes part in brain tumour drug trial
A Cambridgeshire boy who is living with an inoperable brain tumour is taking part in a global clinical trial, comparing an investigational treatment to standard chemotherapy. This comes days after plans for Cambridge Children's Hospital, with its 5000sqm research institute, were given the go ahead by government.
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Cambridge Children’s Hospital moves ahead as plans approved by ministers
Major milestone for first specialist children’s hospital in the East of England.
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Children’s Commissioner visits the site of the upcoming Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus last Friday to meet the clinicians and young people behind the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England.
Teenager who defied odds of survival features on Cambridge Children’s Hospital hoardings
The family of a teenage girl who was so poorly she wasn't expected to pull through are visiting the Cambridge Children's Hospital hoardings this week to celebrate her photo being part of this project milestone.
New innovation hub will accelerate research in Cambridge Children’s Hospital, leading to earlier diagnosis for patients
A new research ‘Innovation Hub’ has been launched at Cambridge University Hospitals to help researchers treating common and rare diseases in children.
Genetic screening for newborns begins in Cambridge
Dozens of newborn babies at the Rosie Hospital have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study.
Cambridgeshire boy takes part in brain tumour drug trial
A Cambridgeshire boy who is living with an inoperable brain tumour is taking part in a global clinical trial, comparing an investigational treatment to standard chemotherapy. This comes days after plans for Cambridge Children's Hospital, with its 5000sqm research institute, were given the go ahead by government.
Cambridge Children’s Hospital moves ahead as plans approved by ministers
Major milestone for first specialist children’s hospital in the East of England.
International Youth Day: Teenager who faced life-changing brain tumour diagnosis uses experience to improve care in Cambridge Children’s Hospital
To mark International Youth Day (Monday 12 August), we’re celebrating the valuable contribution children and young people are making to the future Cambridge Children’s Hospital (CCH), the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England.
Surgeon issues sun warning as school holidays start
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon is warning of the dangers of children being exposed to too much sun.
Cutting-edge genomic test can improve care of children with cancer
Cambridge researchers say a genetic test offered by the NHS improved clinical care of children with cancer, and should be provided to all children with cancer.
Children help scientists grow 'mini-guts' to help treat Crohn's disease
Children have been helping Cambridge scientists grow 'mini-guts' in the lab to understand more about Crohn's disease, allowing for more personalised treatments to individual patients in the future.
Movement for mental wellbeing and physical recovery
Building a new hospital from scratch gives us the chance to think about the wellbeing of patients, families, and staff, from the very start. Creating indoor and outdoor spaces that are designed for children and teenagers is a key part of our holistic approach to care. This year Mental Health Awareness Week is all about movement.
Baby born deaf can hear after breakthrough gene therapy
The development of genomic medicine increasingly offers hope to many children and patients worldwide. The Cambridge Children's Research Institute will house the Centre for Genomic Medicine, using cutting-edge genomics to find new and better diagnostics and treatments, improving the health and well-being of children and young people.
Young researcher wins award for pioneering research that could help develop new treatments for PTSD
Charlotte, who is a member of Cambridge Children’s Young Adult Forum, suffered PTSD following serious health challenges. This has inspired her research project into new treatments for people whose lives are affected by a traumatic experience.
New East of England children’s hospital one step closer
Cambridge Children’s Hospital, the first specialist children’s hospital for the East of England, had its Outline Business Case (OBC) approved in principle in September 2023.
Staff visit Cambridge Children’s Hospital site
Staff from our partner organisations – CUH, CPFT and the University of Cambridge – were invited to the Cambridge Children’s Hospital site where pre-construction works are underway. Sharing this exciting milestone with staff was an exciting moment for the project team.
Children and young people visit site of their new hospital
Since Cambridge Children's Network was launched three years ago, dozens of children, young people and families from all over the East of England have been involved in shaping the new hospital's design. We invited some of them to visit the site where the hospital will one day stand.
Children put questions to their TV hero, Dr Xand
When Dr Xand visited our project team recently, some younger members of Cambridge Children's Network jumped at the chance to talk to the CBBC superstar.
Digging Down: Archaeologists unearth history of Cambridge Children's Hospital site
The archaeological works are a vital part of the work to prepare the Cambridge Children's Hospital site for construction next year.
TV star Doctor Xand visits Cambridge Children's Hospital site
TV's Dr Xand van Tulleken met the Cambridge Children's Hospital team, parents and young people to learn more about our work to build the East of England's first specialist children's hospital.
An integrated approach to care reduces the mental health challenges of children with epilepsy – study reveals
The importance of Cambridge Children’s Hospital’s vision of treating mental and physical healthcare together has been highlighted in a new study. The trial, which brought psychological treatment directly into epilepsy clinics, showed a reduction in mental health difficulties compared to standard care.